Verkada has announced that it is now partners with schools and universities that collectively serve an estimated 20 million students and 2.5 million teachers and staff worldwide.
The company states that with increasing demands on school safety and operations teams, many education leaders are rethinking how they secure campuses and coordinate response, prioritizing technology that’s easy to use, respectful of privacy and built to work in real-time.
From the classroom to the school parking lot, AI security solutions can transform the way schools respond to safety threats, Verkada says.
Filip Kaliszan, Co-Founder and CEO, Verkada commented: “As schools navigate increasingly complex safety and operational challenges – including campus violence, unauthorized access and emergencies – educators and administrators are looking for more efficient and reliable ways to protect their communities.
“As their technology partner, we continue to evolve our solutions to ensure schools have the critical tools they need to proactively identify risks, rapidly respond in emergencies and create secure environments where students and educators can thrive,” Kaliszan concluded.
Verkada says that modern approaches to school safety increasingly rely on integrated technologies for faster decision-making and incident response.
AI-enabled cameras enhance situational awareness and provide critical context during investigations.
Environmental sensors help identify vaping and bullying, while intercom and guest management systems monitor and control entry points.
With access control tools and alarms, administrators can initiate a lockdown within seconds via a panic button, web browser, or mobile app.
Frank DeAngelis, Former Principal of Columbine High School and member of Verkada’s School Safety Advisory Board said: “We have a collective responsibility to ensure schools remain places of learning, not fear.
“The entire education industry must continue to innovate, collaborate and advocate for the tools and policies that will protect the next generation.”
To help schools maintain trust and transparency, Verkada explains that it offers features like LiveFaceBlur on video feeds and configurable privacy zones that block specific areas from being recorded.
Granular controls and permissions give school administrators the ability to limit access to sensitive features, helping protect both student safety and privacy.